Career Outlook for Psychiatric Technicians

The overall job outlook for Psychiatric Technician careers has been positive since 2004. Vacancies for this career have increased by 23.11 percent nationwide in that time, with an average growth of 3.85 percent per year. Demand for Psychiatric Technicians is expected to go down, with an expected -13,150 jobs shed by 2018. This represents an annual decrease of 2.26 percent over the next few years.

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TOP STATES

There are currently more Psychiatric Technicians in the following states

Texas

9,200

California

8,610

Florida

6,890

Virginia

4,420

Missouri

4,230

Illinois

3,840

North Carolina

2,210

BOTTOM STATES

The states below have the least number of filled positions for Psychiatric Technicians

Puerto Rico

50

Minnesota

50

Wyoming

80

South Carolina

130

Montana

140

Vermont

170

Maryland

180

% SELF EMPLOYED

FASTEST JOB GROWTH

In recent years, Psychiatric Technicians have the highest job vacancies and job growth rate in the following states

Texas

602.29%

Maine

460.00%

Georgia

244.83%

Iowa

144.44%

Alabama

114.63%

Wyoming

100.00%

Minnesota

66.67%

SLOWEST JOB GROWTH

The following states have had the lowest job openings and growth rates for this career in recent years